Saw-vise



No. 622,|69. Patented Mar. 28, I899. W. G. ROGERS.

SAW VISE.

(Application filed Nov. 5, 1898.)

(No Model.)

H04 v v UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

WILLIAM G. ROGERS, OF DENVER, COLORADO.

SAW-VISE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 622,169, dated March 28, 1899.

Application filed November 5, 1898. fierial N0. 695 ,614- (No model.)

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, WILLIAM G. ROGERS, a citizen of the United States of America, residing at Denver, in the county of Arapahoe and State of Colorado, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Saw-Vises; and I do declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to the figures of reference marked thereon,which form a part of this specification.

My invention relates to improvements in vises for holding saws during the operations of filing and setting, my object being to provide a device of this class which shall be simple in construction, economical in cost, reliable, durable, and efficient in use; and to these ends the invention consists of the features hereinafter described and claimed, all of which will be fully understood by reference to the accompanying drawings, in which is illustrated an embodiment thereof.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a side elevation of my improved device, showing the saw in place. Fig. 2 is a top view of the same. Fig. 3 is a section taken on the line w as, Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a section taken on the line y y, Fig. 2, shown on a larger scale. Fig. 5 is a section taken on the line z 2, Fig. 2, shown on a larger scale. Fig. 6 is a fragmentary detail view of the movable jaw. Fig. 7 is an end view of the same.

Similar reference characters indicating corresponding parts in the views, let the numeral 5 designate the stationary jaw of the vise, which is provided with depending apertured arms 5, adapted to be fastened to a suitable stationary support 6. This stationary jaw is provided with end lugs 5, which are formed integral with the body of the jaw and extend upwardly and forwardly therefrom. In the forward portions of these lugs are formed sockets 5 and 5 respectively, adapted to receive the journals 7 of the movable jaw 7,

5 The journal which engages the socket 5 is flattened or elongated to allow it when in proper position to enter the side opening 5. The end lugs 5 are provided with vertical slots 5 to allow the extremities of the sawblade to enter preparatory to clamping the blade by the movable jaw.

The journals 7 are formed on the jaw at one side of the center, whereby the movable jaw is eccentrically journaled in the lugs of the stationary jaw. The end lugs of the lastnamed jaw are equipped with set-screws, which enter threaded extremities formed in the forward part of the lugs and project into the sockets 5 and 5 to engagement with the journals 7 By means of these set-screws the grip of the movable jaw may be regulated at will.

Preparatory to inserting the saw in the vise the movable jaw is opened to the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 3. The saw, with its toothed edge uppermost, is then passed upwardly into the slots 5 of the end lugs, which are of suflicient depth to allow the toothed edge of the saw to project above the jaws, as shown in Fig. 3. The movable jaw is then closed or turned to the position shown in full lines in Fig. 3 by means of a handle 7, formed integral with the jaw, which holds the saw securely in place. The upper extremities of the slots 5 are provided with a filling of wood 5 or some other suitable material that will not dull the edge of the saw from contact therewith.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is 1. In a saw-vise the combination of a stationary jaw provided with end lugs having saw-slots, and a movable jaw eccentrically journaled in the lugs of the stationary jaw forward of the saw-slots, one of the journalsockets having a side opening to allow one of thejournals which is flattened to enter.

2. In a saw-vise the combination with a stationary jaw having end lugs provided with saw-slots and elongated journal-sockets, one of said sockets being provided with a side opening, a movable jaw having journals engaging saidsockets, one of the journals being flattened to allow it to enter the side opening of the socket,and set-screws mounted on the lugs and engaging the journals of the movable jaw whereby the position of the latter may be adjusted.

3. In a saw-vise, the combination of astationa'ry jaw having forwardly-extending end lugs p'rovided with saw-slots and journalsockets, one of the latter being provided With a side opening to allow the journal to enter the socket, and a movable jaw provided with eccentric journals engaging the sockets of the end lugs, one of the journals being flattoned to allow it to enter the side opening of its socket.

it. In a saw-vise the combination of a stationary jaw having end lugs provided with saw-slots and journal-sockets, one of which is provided with a side opening, a movable jaw eccentrically journaled in said openings and provided with a suitable handle to operatethe jaw, one of the journals being fiattened to allow it to enter the side opening of the socket.

5. In a saw-vise the combination of a stationary jaw having end lugs in which are formed vertical saw-slots whose upper extremities are provided with a filling of some material to prevent the dulling of the sawteeth which come in contact therewith, and a movable jaw journaled in the lugs of the stationary jaw forward of the saw-slots, one of the journal-sockets having a side opening to allow the journal which is flattened to enter.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

\VILLIAM G. ROGERS.

Witnesses:

A. J. OBRIEN, EDITH HIMsWoRTH. 

